Black Betty
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B5
1. Whoa, Black Betty, bamalam,
B5
whoa, Black Betty, bamalam.
B5
Black Betty had a child, bamalam,
B5
the damn thing gone wild, bamalam.
B5
She said, "I'm worring outta my mind", bamalam,
B5
the damn thing gone blind, bamalam.
B5
I said, whoa, Black Betty bamalam,
B5 D5 A5 B5
whoa, Black Betty, bamalam.
B5
2. Whoa, Black Betty, bamalam,
B5
whoa, Black Betty, bamalam.
B5
She really gets me high, bamalam,
B5
you know that's no lie, bamalam.
B5
She's so rock steady, bamalam,
B5
she's always ready, bamalam.
B5
Whoa, Black Betty bamalam,
B5 D5 A5 B5
whoa, Black Betty bamalam.
B5
3. Whoa, Black Betty, bamalam,
B5
whoa, Black Betty, bamalam.
B5
She's from Birmingham, bamalam,
B5
way down in Alabam', bamalam.
B5
Well, she's shakin' that thing, bamalam,
B5
Boy, she makes me sing, bamalam,
B5
Whoa, Black Betty, bamalam,
B5 D5 A5 B5
Whoa, Black Betty, BAM-A-LAM
How to play Black Betty
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B5. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.